Zedekiah: The King of Judah
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Zedekiah: The King of Judah
Reference
II Kings 24:17 - 25:30
II Chronicles 36:11-12
Jeremiah 52:1-3
Reign
11 years
Key Verse
"But he (Zedekiah) stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning unto the LORD God of Israel. Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem" (II Chronicles 36:13-14).
Application
As Christians, we must not allow sinful pride or desire to turn us away from following the godly examples of men and women that the Lord has brought into each of our lives. We can do no better than strive to live according to how these men and women of God have shown us.
History
This son of Josiah had the opportunity to do good; however he chose not to take his father's lead. Though he had the shining example of the revered Josiah to emulate, Zedekiah obstinately refused, thus bringing on the final downfall of his people.
II Kings 24:17 - 25:30
II Chronicles 36:11-12
Jeremiah 52:1-3
Reign
11 years
Key Verse
"But he (Zedekiah) stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning unto the LORD God of Israel. Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem" (II Chronicles 36:13-14).
Application
As Christians, we must not allow sinful pride or desire to turn us away from following the godly examples of men and women that the Lord has brought into each of our lives. We can do no better than strive to live according to how these men and women of God have shown us.
History
This son of Josiah had the opportunity to do good; however he chose not to take his father's lead. Though he had the shining example of the revered Josiah to emulate, Zedekiah obstinately refused, thus bringing on the final downfall of his people.
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